{"model":"mk4","model_name":"MK4 Supra","vehicle":"Toyota Supra A80 (1993–2002, 2JZ-GE / 2JZ-GTE)","document":"Repair Manual","section":"CH","section_name":"Charging System","page":3,"pages_in_section":21,"title":"Equipment","section_header":"Charging System — Preparation","ocr_text":"CH–3\nCHARGING SYSTEM – PREPARATION\n\nEQUIPMENT\nBattery specific gravity gauge\t\t\tExcept maintenance–free battery\nTorque wrench\nVernier calipers\t\t\t\t\tRotor (Slip ring)\n\nON–VEHICLE INSPECTION\n1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROYTE LEVEL AND VOLTAGE\n(a) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.\nMaintenance–Free Battery:\nIf under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled water if possible.). Need to check the charging system.\nExcept Maintenance–Free Battery:\nIf under the lower level, add distilled water.\n(b) Except Maintenance–Free Battery:\nCheck the specific gravity of each cell.\nStandard specific gravity:\n1.27–1.29 at 20°C (68°F)\nIf the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the battery.\n\n(c) Maintenance–Free Battery:\nMeasure the battery voltage between the negative (–) and positive (+) terminals of the battery.\nStandard voltage:\n12.7–12.9 V at 20°C (68°F)\nHINT:\n• Before measuring the voltage, turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical systems (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for 60 seconds to remove the surface charge.\n• If the vehicle has been running, wait 5 minutes or more after the vehicle stops before measuring the battery voltage.\nIf the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.\nHINT: Check the indicator as shown in the illustration.\n\nBlue\t\tWhite\t\tRed\nOK\t\tCharging\t\tInsufficient\n\t\t\tNecessary\t\tWater\nCH0712\t\t\t\t\t\t208041","image":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/images/mk4/CH/CH_003.png","url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/CH/3","prev":{"page":2,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/CH/2","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/2"},"next":{"page":4,"url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/CH/4","api":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/4"},"section_url":"https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/mk4/tsrm/CH","section_api_pages":["https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/1","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/2","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/3","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/4","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/5","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/6","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/7","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/8","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/9","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/10","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/11","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/12","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/13","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/14","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/15","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/16","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/17","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/18","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/19","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/20","https://tsrm.sasquatchvc.com/api/pages/mk4/tsrm/CH/21"],"note":"OCR transcript of a scanned Toyota factory manual page; verify critical values (torque specs, part numbers) against the image."}